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Most people don't know that Common Core was stashed under the economic stimulus bill in 2009. Governors of States--(and while their state legislatures were on their multi-month break) single handily decided to take money from the economic stimulus bill, and in the bargain they would adopt Common Core Standards. Only a few states opted out of taking the Federal Government money. Rick Perry of Texas and a few others.
Most people don't know that these new standards are actually LOWER than the majority of school standards. These standards apply to K-12. Kids today are being tested a whopping 8 weeks out of the year which is ridiculous. Many are being taught just to pass the test and nothing else. Kids are frustrated in school by these new standards, and tests, which is going to make the drop-out rate sky-rocket. Parents all over the country are having a fit about it. It's a one size fits all education program that leaves out many things. Multiplication tables are no longer taught to 3rd graders, yet somehow they're supposed to know how to multiply. Algebra has gone from being taught in 8th grade, now moved to 9th grade, making it impossible to get higher levels of math, that most universities require. Literature has gone from Shakespeare to being able to read travel brochures. This is Common Core.
If you've got 30 minutes, and you're a concerned parent or grandparent, or just want to learn about Common Core, take the time to watch these 1 thru 5 video's that explains it.
Most people don't know that these new standards are actually LOWER than the majority of school standards. These standards apply to K-12. Kids today are being tested a whopping 8 weeks out of the year which is ridiculous. Many are being taught just to pass the test and nothing else. Kids are frustrated in school by these new standards, and tests, which is going to make the drop-out rate sky-rocket. Parents all over the country are having a fit about it. It's a one size fits all education program that leaves out many things. Multiplication tables are no longer taught to 3rd graders, yet somehow they're supposed to know how to multiply. Algebra has gone from being taught in 8th grade, now moved to 9th grade, making it impossible to get higher levels of math, that most universities require. Literature has gone from Shakespeare to being able to read travel brochures. This is Common Core.
If you've got 30 minutes, and you're a concerned parent or grandparent, or just want to learn about Common Core, take the time to watch these 1 thru 5 video's that explains it.